Reply #163: So you say its about what Teri wants and then turn around and say... [View All]

that his trying to do what she wishes is a conflict of interest.

"Well yes, I WOULD say that in terms of romantic love, people can only really truly love one person at a time. I don't believe in "polyamory."

Hmmm...I did not mention"romantic" love at all...I disagree with your statement above. I think it is more than possible to love two people romantically at teh same time- in fact, I'd say it happens frequently. To say that because he is with another he does not still have a different or deeper love or connection - or that he does , is a moot point. We don't know. Only her husband knows his true motives...which are NOT the point.

The point is that he is her legal next of kin and as such he should have the final say - if the doctors and courts agree...which they have repeatedly. Where do we draw the line to say the govt can interfere??

"People marry other people for human companionship, for sex, for someone to live with, often also to be able to live on two incomes rather than one. When one spouse becomes permanently incapacitated, it is really in the INTEREST of the healthy spouse to have them die."

It may possible be in the FINANCIAL interest of the one spouse, but who can say the rest?? BTW- how interesting you didn't mention LOVE in your reasons that people marry...yet above you condemn him for possibly loving two women at the same time.

Its all just circular arguing since we don't know the truth and it is really none of our business anyway. :)

Edited to add that I don't mean to be harsh to you....its just such a sad situation and thr's not much we can do to help.:hug:
DR